Air Fryer Tuna Melts
These Air Fryer Tuna Melts are here to save your next lunch. Perfectly toasted bread holds a savory tuna salad mixture, topped with melted cheese and a hint of crunch.
Servings: 2
Calories: 643kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces tuna drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons red onion diced
- 3 tablespoons celery diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices bread of Sourdough bread or your choice
- 4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, add the drained tuna, mayonnaise, diced red onion, diced celery, chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper and mix well.
- Butter the outer sides of each slice of bread evenly.
- On one side of the bread, spread a generous portion of the tuna salad mixture. One the other slice of bread, place two slices of cheddar cheese. Place the top onto the bottom.
- Carefully place the prepared tuna melt sandwiches into the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Air fry the tuna melts at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway. The bread should be golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the tuna melts from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1575mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 841IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 8mg